School: Taghmon (roll number 1762)
- Location:
- Taghmon, Co. Wexford
- Teacher: John J. Kelly
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0883, Page 179
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“Shortly after the Rebellion of 1798 there lived in the Parish of Taghmon in the Co. Wexford a young man by the name of Patrick M. Furlong...”
(continued from previous page)for Ireland in your day. We the little men of the Glens and raths of Ireland are destined to guard your land till Freedom comes and it must be total freedom from Coast to Coast North South East and West."
"When that day arrives we rejoices as our deliverance is at hand. Patrick Furlong go home work your farm and dream less about freedom for as I said before you nor your children will ever dwell in Ireland free. That day is for distant for mortals. Time counts little with us". "Beg Pardon" said Patrick and when will that day come? "Well" replied the little man "look you to the West where the sky is golden from the sinking sun and listen to me, Ireland true freedom comes when the people of the land wear(continues on next page)
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